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Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 4pm on AM950. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, startin

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    The Matt McNeil Show – June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 92:20


    Heavy wildfire smoke sweeps in; physical altercations roundup; some Republicans oppose the big beautiful bill; report on how deeply Musk’s influence has infiltrated the federal government; concern for our national parks; immigration raid on Lake Street restaurant; Matthew Blake of MinnPost joins Brett this week; robbery spree at cabins; suspicious death near Mankato.

    Matthew Blake with Brett – June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 16:19


    Originally hailing from Wisconsin, Matt recently moved to the Twin Cities from Chicago, where he taught writing. He previously worked for a range of business publications covering policies on mental health care, housing/real estate, banking and law. He has also covered various levels of government, from doing explanatory journalism on the federal government to covering…

    The Matt McNeil Show – June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 91:42


    Doctor Who season finale; Joni Ernst sucks; crypto scam and market warning signs; Trump imposes more steel tariffs; issues with local gun violence; measles-infected child went to Mall of America; Matt discusses the challenges of raising kids in modern life; open enrollment changing school demographics; Star Tribune offering staff buyouts.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 90:01


    On today’s show: – Elon Musk’s White House sendoff amid the New York Times report about his heavy drug use. – TACO getting under Trump’s skin. – Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio reports live from Des Moines Con! – GOP town halls that don’t go well. – Never trust Minnesota Republicans on transportation issues, especially…

    Matt McNeil with Trish Sullivan Vanni (5/30/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 19:14


    Matt was joined by the Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni, PhD, who is a presbyter of the ECC and the Pastoral Director of Charis, the first Ecumenical Catholic Community in Minnesota. She’ll be making periodic appearances on Matt’s show as a spiritual advisor.

    Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun Live from Des Moines Con!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 14:56


    Matt McNeil is joined by Greg Bakun of GhostBox Radio who reports live from Des Moines Con!

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    The Matt McNeil Show – May 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 90:15


    President John Tyler’s grandson dies; will AI eradicate us; HHS report released with a lot of false information; Trump tariffs blocked by court last night; Wolves disaster; northern MN city councilor charged in property damage; how close are we to a budget deal?; SNAP assistance under grave threat; teenager dies in drunk driving accident.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 90:20


    Matt reflects on his youngest graduating high school; RFK Jr recommends removing vaccines from schedule; resident injured by police during Floyd protests dealt setback by Supreme Court; Jeff Stein’s weekly visit; Hennepin Fest preview with Claire Leslie-Johnson and Diane Miller; list of best hockey towns?; conflict over personal choices at a rental house; tourism takes…

    Claire Leslie Johnson and Diane Miller with Matt – May 28, 2925

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 15:45


    Hennepin History Museum presents Hennepin Fest, a women-led music festival celebrating the diverse history and culture of our community! Saturday, May 31 2025, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Washburn Fair Oaks Park

    Jeff Stein with Matt – May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 22:49


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to discuss national politics.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 91:50


    New Zealander dies in social media challenge; glut of new books about Biden; how Trump’s inability to help federal disaster areas worsens economic issues; foreign tourism continues to drop sharply; Supreme Court deadlocks on Oklahoma religious charter school; Republicans try to defang the courts from regulating Trump administration; sports roundup; boa constrictor hit by car…

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 15:59


    Patrick Coolican joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 90:31


    On today’s show: – Matt’s very positive review of the new movie, Thunderbolts. – How the “big, beautiful” bill will screw over all except the ultra rich. – Dr. Joe Eastman joins for the second half of hour 1. – Allina Health is being sued for allegedly removing the wrong organ of a patient. –…

    Matt McNeil with Katy Tessman (5/22/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 13:42


    Matt is joined by musician Katy Tessman, who just released her new Turnbuckles EP. Learn more at: https://www.katytessman.com/

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    Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (5/22/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 22:46


    Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about a measles outbreak from a Shakira concert, new COVID mutations, COVID booster shots, whether Avian flu will transmit to humans and more.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    On today’s show: – Reflecting on the 5 year anniversary of the police murder of George Floyd. – The DOJ moves to scrap consent decrees requiring police reforms in Minneapolis and other cities. – Jeff Stein’s weekly Wednesday visit. – The Guardian reports that UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers – MN’s…

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/21/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 22:47


    Jeff is back for our weekly Wednesday visit! This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump pushing a white genocide conspiracy theory in South Africa, the “big beautiful bill” and more!

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 93:14


    On today’s show: – Elon Musk announces he’s stepping away from political spending. – How contractors are already losing a large chunk of their workforce due to ICE. – 16 Democratic Senators vote for a GOP backed crypto regulatory bill that likely enriches Trump. – Corey Booker votes for Jared Kushner’s father as ambassador to…

    Matt McNeil with Ben Schierer (5/20/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 17:00


    Matt was joined by Ben Schierer, who wrote the book, Perpich A Minnesota Original. Order the book at https://nextchapterbooksellers.com/book/9781681343082

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    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/20/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 18:06


    It’s Brett’s weekly Tuesday visit with Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer. Here’s the stories they covered today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/20/minnesota-legislative-session-ends-no-bang-barely-a-whimper/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/19/lawmakers-play-blame-game-as-session-comes-to-end-without-major-budget-bills/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/16/get-mad-about-minnesotacare-but-walz-and-dfl-legislative-leaders-are-not-the-real-culprits/

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 91:13


    On today’s show: – Thoughts on President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and reaction from the media. – How the GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will make college more expensive. – Why we shouldn’t celebrate the cancer diagnosis or death of politician, even if we don’t like their politics. – Signs that the economy is teetering. –…

    Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (5-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 18:45


    Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Vikings 2025 schedule and the end of session at the State Legislature.

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    The Matt McNeil Show – May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 90:24


    On today’s show: – The difficulty of moving manufacturing back to the US. – Republicans attack James Comey for allegedly making a “threat” to Donald Trump. Despite the many right wing threats on Joe Biden’s life. – Rural Republicans and their victim complex. – NBC News reports a Georgia mother says that she is being…

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 91:14


    On today’s show: – Omaha flips the Mayor’s office from Republican to Democrat. – Why Republican attacks on transgender people might be losing their effectiveness. – The SCOTUS hears cases challenging birthright citizenship and the power of district judges. – How America’s tourism industry has been decimated by Trump’s policies. – Matt revisits his thoughts…

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 98:36


    On today's show: RFK's inconstant stances on vaccines. Tulsi Gabbard fires a pair of veteran analysts Our weekly Wednesday Jeff Stein visit Pickleball controversy in Maple Grove! Matt's conversation with a friend who is a Trump voter. And more!

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/14/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 22:58


    This week Matt and Jeff talk about Trump being bribed with a plane from Quatar, cuts to Medicaid and Snap benefits and more.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 93:16


    On today’s show: – Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are no longer banned by MLB. – A Florida Panthers NHL team owner gets in a social media spat with a random Canadian fan. – How our air traffic controller system is a mess since Trump II. – Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax…

    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (5/13/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 19:06


    Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer (https://minnesotareformer.com/). Here’s the stories they talked about today: https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/12/minnesota-child-care-advocates-rally-federal-child-care-cuts/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/09/trumps-tariffs-weigh-heavy-on-truckers-as-overseas-shipments-sink/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/05/08/walz-goes-to-harvard-and-proves-his-point-10-problematic/

    Matt McNeil with Mary Jo Pehl (5/13/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 22:50


    Matt was joined by Mary Jo Pehl from MST3K and RiffTrax. They talk about doing comedy during Trump II, the mechanics of stand up comedy, political news and more. Also catch Mary and other MST3K alums for a standup show on Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy 

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 91:09


    On today’s show: – Trump tries taking credit for “solving” the tariff crisis with China that he started. – Why did Trump cave on tariffs with China? – Why NASCAR is struggling after embracing MAGA. – The Qatar jet controversy is worse than you think. – Problems with youth sports in America. – We’re joined…

    Matt McNeil with Katrina Simons (5/12/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 17:07


    Matt was joined by Katrina Simons, host of our newest show, Boldly Challenging Ableism (Sundays  at 2 PM). Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that marginalize people with disabilities. The show debuts this Sunday at 2 PM. Find podcasts and more info at: https://www.am950radio.com/events/boldly-challenging-ableism/

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    The Matt McNeil Show 5.9.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 88:12


    Measles outbreaks continue to spread; Trump withdraws surgeon general nominee; bully culture of the right; Talking Baseball and Soccer game prices Escapee in MN Paid sick time in MN MN Legislature update Food at your local sporting venues

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 91:19


    New Pope has been chosen; botched execution in South Carolina; Trump announces trade deal with the UK; Minnesota maintains high ranking of best states to live in; racist Rochester woman; man pleads guilty in Park Tavern crash; St. Paul waters down rent control; Marshall trailer park woes.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 91:10


    On today’s show: – How moderate Democrats are like stray cats. – Republicans (finally) are stopped from stealing a North Carolina State Supreme Court case. – People losing lots of money on Melania and Donald Trump’s crypto coin. – Jeff Stein’s weekly visit. – MN Republicans have a new finance chair who apparently moonlights as…

    Matt McNeil with Bill Corbett (5/7/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 19:20


    Matt was joined by MST3K alum Bill Corbett. They talk about moderate Democrats not fighting and Trump adminstration II. Also catch Bill and other MST3K alums for a standup shoon Thursday May 15 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Get tickets at: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/rifftrax-comedy

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (5/7/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 22:48


    Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about the Conclave to select a new Pope, crypto being a scam, India-Pakistan conflicts, Trump’s ag secretary getting into hot water and more.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 89:08


    Matt returns from his time off; why is it that the conveniences of modern life come at a finaniclal cost; Australian mushroom murder; Trump-Carney meeting; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Rochester woman raises massive amounts of money after using racial slur against child; St. Louis Park hoop lawsuit.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 19:43


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 87:44


    Nancy Nelson fills in for Matt today! Today she welcomes two guests: Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL. And Dr. Michael Osterholm, an  epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Then we take calls on protecting endangered species, how American are viewed internationally after…

    Nancy Nelson with Dr. Michael Osterholm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 22:50


    Nancy Nelson was joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm, an  epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.

    Nancy Nelson with DFL Chair Richard Carlbom (5/5/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 19:07


    Nancy Nelson was joined by Richard Carlbom, new chair of the DFL in Minnesota.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 91:11


    Bruce Klopfleisch, host of Politics Matters (Sundays 5-6 PM) fills in for Matt today. On today’s show: – How fascism is taking over our federal institutions. – ICE raids the wrong home in the Oklahoma City area. – More info on the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by Trump’s FBI agents. – Michelle Griffith of…

    Bruce Klopfleisch with Michelle Griffith of the MN Reformer (5/2/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 20:01


    Bruce Klopfleisch was joined by Minnesota Reformer writer Michelle Griffith as they talk about how the MN Legislature is debating Minnesota Care and Republican claims that illegal immigrants are getting benefits.

    The Matt McNeil Show – May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 89:18


    The distressing ubiquity of sports betting; Trump’s economic slide; Australian woman on trial for serving poisonous mushrooms to family; Medicaid patients; state GOP sponsoring bills dictated by outsiders; pressure cooker recall; Rochester racist incident at playground; state GOP’s sky is falling; local toy store sues Trump over tatiffs.

    The Matt McNeil Show – April 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 91:26


    On today’s show: – A prank phone call by an NFL coach’s son costs him $100K. – Trump tries blaming Biden for slow economic growth. – Jeff Stein has his weekly Wednesday visit. – A dispute over a basketball hoop in a neighborhood driveway. – The MN SD6 special election results. – MN Republicans double…

    Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/30/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 22:49


    Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about false social media posts circulating in MAGA world, judges being arrested and more!

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    The Matt McNeil Show – April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 89:40


    Matt lays a family debate to rest; Canadian election recap; Texas police murder; consumers’ concerns continue to rise with tariffs and inflation; Trump targets Penn swimming for trans athlete policies; Patrick Coolican joins the show; Angie Craig announces run for Senate.

    Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 18:49


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, who joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15/

    The Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 91:49


    Brittlestar joins Matt to discuss Canada’s election day; Trump’s trip to the Pope’s funeral; who exactly has Trump made trade deals with?; White House Correspondents’ Dinner; drunk driving epidemic goes on; Minneapolis went 68 days without a homicide; Trump voters remain ignorant with their choice; mining in the BWCA; Michael Brodkorb appears on the show;…

    Michael Brodkorb with Matt – April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 19:44


    Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.

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    Brittlestar with Matt – April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 21:48


    Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he's in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar's videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combination…

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